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Dear CIfA Member It’s that time of the year again, when you are finally rolling up your work calendar for 2020 and looking forward to the holidays. It’s probably fair to say that 2020 has been a tough year for most of us. It has been filled with worry, uncertainty, and changes to the fundamental […]

The School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics would like to invite members of the architectural and allied professions to apply for the following part-time positions for the 2021 Academic year: Part-Time Studio Tutoring Assistants Part-Time Technology Tutors See attached below for further details… Advertisement – part time technology tutors – 2021 Advertisement – part time […]

The University of Cape Town (UCT) introduced a new CPD course which will be presented online as a result of the limitations due to Covid-19. The course is entitled Guidelines for Improved Land Administration, and will be presented from 16 – 25 November (Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday only). The course will be presented by Dr […]

Exhibition: GAWIE FAGAN 1925 – 2020 and CIfA Year End Function 2020 The Cape Institute for Architecture (CIfA), together with the Fagan family, will be hosting a retrospective exhibition on the work and life of the late Gawie Fagan. The exhibition will coincide with the annual CIfA Street Party and is set to open on […]

Some years ago, The Practice & Professional Development Committee of the Cape Institute for Architecture (CIfA) recommended against the use of 2014 editions of the JBCC Suite of documents as the Committee was of the opinion that they were badly drafted and contained a significant number of contradictions. JBCC has now completely withdrawn these editions […]

Dear CIfA Members Attached, please find the latest CIfA Newsletter below. 43591_07-08_nationalgovernment_Final Guideline Professional Fees 20190808 MACMILLAN FOUNDATION BURSARY Books_Price List July 2020 CIfA_CPD Videos Information_25032020 Ebrahim_CV – 092020 Imizamo Yethu and Langa exhibition booklet (lr)_MARKED UP SOLD Newsletter_092020_Final Version

Dear CIfA Member Attached find tribute to Gawie Fagan as prepared by Martin Kruger and Henk Lourens. Gawie Fagan_Eervolle Argitek en Kollega_Martin Kruger en Henk Lourens

Dear CIfA Member Interior Design and Architectural Technology Diploma graduates have just days left to apply for the new Advanced Diploma programmes in Interior Design and Architectural Technology. The programmes, which were implemented this year, are offered in parallel and through a blended methodology including online, office-based, and on-campus learning settings. This learning design is […]

Philip Fish May 1955 – July 2020 Our dear friend and colleague Philip Fish passed away on 4 July 2020. We were honoured to be asked by Linda, Philip’s wife and love of his life, to prepare these words in his memory. Philip was not only a friend for more than 40 years, but a […]

The following City of Cape Town Staff Circulars are attached for your records: Staff circular 012 of 2020: Height interpretation: Item 22(c) of the City of Cape Town Development Management Scheme (DMS) Staff Circular 013/2020: Item 136B Boundary Walls Staff Circular 012 of 2020_Interpretation of Item 22 of the CoCT DMS Staff Circular 013 – […]

It is with immense sadness that I share the news of the passing of Gabriel Theron (Gawie) Fagan with you. Gawie was in his own bed which he made as a student, in his bedroom filled with the books of knowledge that informed his work, surrounded by the objects and the people who gave meaning […]

Members are herewith notified that according to the CIfA Constitution and By-Laws (attached below), this year would be an election year where candidates are elected to serve on the Management Committee of the Cape Institute for Architecture. The current Committee’s term ends December 2020. CIFA a Region of SAIA FINAL with CIfA Bylaws 01082015 Clause […]

Dear Members We hope everyone is doing well under the circumstances. We have been approached by the CPUT Architectural Technology Third Year Team, in relation to work placements for their Third Year Students. These students are typically required to spend a minimum of 18 weeks in practice, but in lieu of the COVID situation, their […]